Weather in Krakow in December
December in Krakow is deep winter. Days are short. The outdoor plan is a window in the middle of the day or not at all.
In Poland, this is how Krakow actually wears December, not how a country centroid would. Compared with July and January, December sits in the middle of Krakow's year.
- Average temp
- 0°C
-3–3°C
- Rainfall
- 35 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 2.2 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Days in Krakow in December are about getting between indoor places. The cold is the story. Gloves are not a fashion choice.
A clear spell is for a short walk, then back in. Do not plan a long outdoor day as the default. Night falls early and the cold deepens with it.
Rain
December is on the drier side of the year in Krakow. Showers are possible. They do not define the month.
A shell that lives in the bag is enough. This is not July, and it should not be packed as if it were.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Krakow
Dates are a starting point for December.
Travel guides for Krakow
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Krakow
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Similar weather in December
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FAQs about Krakow
Climate averages for Krakow, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Krakow is between April and September, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
July is the hottest month, with an average around 20°C.
July is the wettest month, with about 100 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
